Blog of the Nation
September 03, 2009 ... Even with a decline in consumer spending, people will shop for gifts. But with stores stocking less, some items may actually sell out. ...
http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2009/09/dont_bank_on_black_friday.html
Blog of the Nation
December 24, 2007 ... this, an anecdotal story, isn't conclusive. So how did you shop for kids this year? Did you check the "Made In" label on your gifts? ...
http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2007/12/a_busy_little_elf.html
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December 22, 2008 ... (Right, so, be warned that link has some of the weirdest nudity you've ever seen.). tags: Horrible Christmas Gifts. categories: Cutting Room Floor. ...
http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/12/can_no_one_see_the_advantages.html
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December 18, 2008 ... (Of course, as my fiance pointed out the other day, Mr. Hooper could have just given Bert and Ernie their gifts, but I maintain he didn't understand the scheme ...
http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/12/a_passion_fit_for_the_street_s_1.html
Blog of the Nation
October 16, 2008 ... What's worse is that the holiday season is coming up, and for some teens that were lavished with gifts of iPods, cell phones, and name-brand gear last year ...
http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/10/saying_no_to_teens.html
Blog of the Nation
September 04, 2008 ... the disease. His memoir -- Scattershot -- describes all the terrifying experiences, and a few gifts, that came with the illness. We ...
http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/09/blue_eyes_curly_hair_and_madne.html
Blog of the Nation
June 26, 2008 ... A friend of mine sent out her wedding invitations, and on it, she said something to the effect of "gifts not necessary, monetary contributions welcome." Kind ...
http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/06/june_26th_show.html
Blog of the Nation
June 26, 2008 ... (In lieu of gifts, the happy couple would like their guests to contribute to the cost of this event. ... We cared more about our friends being there than gifts. ...
http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/06/byor_bring_your_own_riceer_and_1.html
Blog of the Nation
December 20, 2007 ... No, I don't think the holiday's all about going into debt to impress folks with a grinchload* of gifts, but I take such joy in selecting items for friends and ...
http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2007/12/a_christmas_to_remember_1.html
Blog of the Nation
December 20, 2007 ... So as we all scurry around spending Lord knows how much on gifts and holiday cheer, tell us: what does your faith say about the acquisition -- and spending ...
http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2007/12/religious_wealth_yay_or_nay.html
